How Houston’s Transfer Class Will Help Reshape the Program

After a disappointing 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16, Houston basketball has turned the page and is solely focused on the transfer portal.

In the past week, Houston has signed four players from the transfer portal, and the Cougars have almost completely reloaded for the upcoming season.

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With the new talent coming in from the portal, Houston will look a little different in several areas next season.

Houston’s 2026 Transfer Portal Class

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Last year, there was a clear problem that caused Houston to lose several big games, and that was suffering multiple scoring droughts in tight games.

To combat that, head coach Kelvin Sampson and staff have added 66.2 points per game between the four transfers, and offense should be more of a strong suit for this year.

Houston’s first addition was former LSU guard Dedan Thomas Jr., who is a dynamic point guard that was stellar throughout SEC play.

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He averaged 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game, and the staff was drawn even more so to his 4:1 assist to turnover ratio.

Replacing senior guard Milos Uzan and freshman guard Kingston Flemings is no easy task; however, the lefty point guard has a ton of valuable experience amongst top teams, and he will be ready to lead Houston next season.

The next player to make it official that he was coming to UH was former Kent State forward Delrecco Gillespie, who was one of the best players in the MAC last season.

Through 34 games played, he averaged 17.7 points and 11.3 points per game. He also is very athletic for standing at 6-foot-8, and he will pair very well with junior forward Joseph Tugler.

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Although he was solid defensively last season, averaging 1.2 blocks and a steal per game, he has a lot of…

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